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Chocolate cake vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Cervelat different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 223% higher.
  • Chocolate cake contains 2 times more Choline than Cervelat. While Chocolate cake contains 128.4mg of Choline, Cervelat contains only 78.9mg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +38%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +271%
Contains more Selenium +70.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +38%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +271%
Contains more Selenium +70.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 111

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3337.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3337.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1503.6%
Contains more Protein +229.2%
Contains more Fats +101.5%
Contains more Water +85.2%
Contains more Other +100.6%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Carbs +1503.6%
Contains more Protein +229.2%
Contains more Fats +101.5%
Contains more Water +85.2%
Contains more Other +100.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Cervelat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 3.33g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 15.1g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 53.4g 3.33g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 362kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.85g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 9mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 140mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 315mg 1300mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.207mg 0.15mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0.2mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 27µg 2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 74mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 11.51g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.2g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chocolate cake
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.